Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Cakes (Print)

Crispy rice cakes topped with peanut butter and chocolate, frozen for a delicious snack.

# Components:

→ Rice Cakes

01 - 3 large plain rice cakes

→ Peanut Butter Layer

02 - 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

→ Chocolate Topping

03 - 3.5 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
06 - Pinch of sea salt flakes

# Method:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper; break rice cakes into large chunks and arrange in a single layer on the tray.
02 - Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter evenly over each rice cake piece.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and optional coconut oil in 20-30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
04 - Drizzle or spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layers, ensuring each piece is well coated.
05 - Optionally sprinkle chopped peanuts and sea salt flakes over the coated rice cakes.
06 - Place the tray in the freezer for at least 45 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
07 - Cut into bars or bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required—just melt, spread, and freeze your way to happiness.
  • The contrast between the crispy rice cake and creamy peanut butter with that chocolate snap is genuinely addictive.
  • It's ready faster than most no-bake desserts, so you can satisfy cravings without planning ahead.
02 -
  • Serve these straight from the freezer—they soften quickly at room temperature and lose that satisfying chocolate snap that makes them special.
  • If your peanut butter is too thick to spread easily, a tiny bit of warmth from your fingers or a quick dip in hot water makes it cooperative without melting the rice cakes.
03 -
  • If your chocolate is thick or you prefer a thicker coating, the coconut oil really does make a noticeable difference in achieving that perfect snappy texture.
  • Room temperature peanut butter spreads more evenly than cold, so leaving the jar out for a few minutes saves frustration and gets you better coverage.
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